Choose Gump
Choose Gump if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Gump launched in 2020.
Gump vs Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure
Gump and Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure both land in Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Gump (2020) is 4 years older than Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure (2024). Gump is free; Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure is paid (9.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure
Choose Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure if you want a Casual game with Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure launched in 2024.
Both Gump and Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player and Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Gump |  Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | carburo studio | Crabs Cove |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Gump (2020) is 4 years older than Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure (2024).
- Gump is free; Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure is paid (9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Gump vs Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure — FAQ
- Should I play Gump or Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure first?
- If you want chronology, Gump (2020) came out before Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Gump and Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Gump and Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Gump ships Co-op; Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Gump free?
- Yes — Gump is a free-to-play Steam title. Capt Crabs a Slimy Adventure is paid (9.99 USD).